About Glycolic Acid

Glycolic acid belongs to a family of substances known as alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) found in fruits and sugar cane.  Glycolic acid has the smallest molecular size of all the AHAs, and is more easily absorbed through the skin surface compared to other, larger AHAs.  Thus, glycolic acid provides the greatest benefits to the skin when compared with other cosmetically used AHAs.   Glycolic acid helps to gently exfoliate the dead cell layer which manifests fine lines and uneven skin tones. When the dead cells of the stratum corneum (skin’s most outer layer) are removed, newer, fresher skin is revealed. The appearance of fine lines continue to fade away with continued use.  Clearer, more supple skin is achieved. 

Glycolic acid is often referred to as a moisturizer. Traditional moisturizers act only as surface conditioners and offer only a temporary benefit.  However, glycolic acid acts as a gentle exfoliant and high potency moisturizer by bringing water molecules from the environment into the skin, and by pulling water molecules from the lower levels of the skin to the dry, upper layers of the skin.

Highlights

♦ Ideal in a glycolic acid regimen
♦ Perfect as a moisturizer
♦ Contains liposomal vitamins A, C, E, Co-Q10 and Green Tea Extract

Recommended Skin Types

♦ Anti-aging
♦ Oily skin
♦ Dry skin
♦ Mature skin